It’s LCB Knockout Cup Final week and here’s a rundown on all the arrangements you need to know for Sunday…
Match Info:
Burnley CC vs Ormskirk CC
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
11am Sunday 22nd August
Coach Travel:
The Player’s coach will depart BCC at 8.30am. Anybody travelling on the players coach should meet at the ground at 8:15am.
Supporters coaches will depart at 9.30am for those that have pre-booked. The club & bar will be open from 8.30am and a complimentary bacon sandwich is included for those travelling by coach! No alcohol is permitted on the coaches.
Supporters coaches will return to BCC after the Presentation where it’s Happy Hour until closing time!
Public Transport:
The X43 leaves Burnley Bus Station from Gate 7 every 30 mins from 8.30am and takes roughly 1 hour into Manchester City Centre. The Daytripper Adult ticket is £10 and £6.60 for U19’s. There are also group deals on offer via the Transdev website.
Anybody planning to travel via train should check the Northern Rail website as there are planned disruptions on the Burnley > Manchester route for Sunday.
The Metrolink tram service runs across the whole of Manchester for anybody needing transport from the City Centre to the ground. The Old Trafford stop on the Altrincham line is located directly outside Emirates Old Trafford.
Car Parks & Entrances:
Gates will open to the public at 9.30am
Anybody travelling by car should use gates 10/11 on Great Stone Road. Players & officials should use car park 4 with all other spectators using car park 3.
Anybody arriving on foot can use the pedestrian entrance near the Hotel on Brian Statham Way.
There is no charge for parking at Emirates Old Trafford.
Spectator Information:
No tickets are required for spectators and it is free entry on the day.
Stand A will be open to the public.
The Stand A bar will be open as will the James Anderson End’s Pavillion Bar with access to the terrace where refreshments can be purchased.
The onsite Cafe Nero will also be open. Which is nice.